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Music obviously plays an important role. Todd Field utilizes the score by Icelandic composer Hildur Guðnadóttir (Sicario, Joker) and the power of a large orchestra. However, the somewhat surprising ending of the story fits less well with the rest of the story, but the fact remains that Cate Blanchett, who manages to reinvent herself in every role, delivers her score as a true virtuoso.
The press
Twilight for a killer
Raymond St-Jean rose to the challenge well, avoiding any glorification of a man initially endowed with charisma whose fall from the southwest Montreal underworld was as abrupt as his rapid rise. Supported by a solid ensemble cast, Éric Bruneau asserts himself in the role of Donald Lavoie, revealing both the relentlessness of a murderer capable of carrying out orders in cold blood and the more fragile aspect of an individual in need of reassurance. A believable portrait of a monstrous creature that doesn’t look like one.
The press
Stop your lies
Why should you hide all your life because you are ashamed of being gay and lie to your loved ones? Why lie to yourself? The difficulty of accepting who you are, the secrets, the regrets. The film tackles these universal themes in a very simple way, going straight to the point, with very direct, very true dialogue. Victor Belmondo, grandson of Jean-Paul Belmondo, is a real revelation in this film, in which he is as excellent as Guillaume de Tonquédec in the role of the writer. The latter also looks very similar to Philippe Besson. We feel the complicity of these two actors in this sensitive and moving film.
Olivia Levy
33 rounds
Announced at the Toronto Film Festival and nominated no less than 14 times at the Canadian Screen Awards, “Brother” does not lack power, as it is reminiscent of nothing less than the first works of Spike Lee and the magnificent film “Moonlight” by Barry Jenkins.
Martin Gignac, special collaboration
A nice morning
Stripped of all artificiality and committed to the natural, Léa Seydoux presents one of her most beautiful compositions here. We will also remember the beautiful presence of the actors who played the two most important men in Sandra’s eyes. Pascal Greggory is particularly moving in the role of a man driven by deep melancholy in his moments of clarity, and Melvil Poupaud brings the shining light to a story in which life’s great contradictions play a role.
The press
The Fabelmans
Once again, Steven Spielberg offers us a very rich, very moving film (mentioned Michelle Williams, wonderful in the role of the mother), full of winks, from which an unwavering love of cinema emerges in every shot. And unchanging.
The press
Katak, the brave beluga
The animated film, intended for a young audience, gives them time to get to grips with the sophisticated features and appreciate all their splendour. The small red-roofed houses scattered along the coast are timeless. Carried by Uberko’s captivating music, adults will recognize Tadoussac, the Mingan Islands, Natashquan and the wreck off the coast of Red Bay, Labrador. No humans appear, but the horrific boat propellers and drilling activity frighten the belugas, causing stress and threatening their survival. Marine protected areas in the St. Lawrence River are taking on life-saving importance. The message is not subtle. But the adventures of the intrepid Katak make him want to go there and do better.
Danielle Bonneau
After sun
One might be tempted to compare Aftersun to Sofia Coppola’s Somewhere or Paul Wells’ more recent C’mon C’mon, but Charlotte Wells’ drama has an authenticity and realism that sets it apart Lift off mass. There are films that disturb us when they end with a lot of secrets. This is not the case with Aftersun. What we don’t know about Sophie’s adult life without her father preserves the emotion of the memories the film tells.
Émilie Côté
she said
Of course, if these are real facts, the production’s Hollywood touch detracts from the realism that should have been more pronounced. We can’t help but find certain dramatic moments overrated. Maybe it’s the journalist in us who can’t help but compare the film to the “real lives” of reporters and obsess over details that aren’t that important. Because apart from these little hiccups (which still serve to keep the viewer on edge in the end), everything in “She Said” works quite well.
Marissa Groguhe